AFL: Brodie Grundy opens up about difficult time with Collingwood at event for Show Me The Money II

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Brodie Grundy spoke about being traded for Collingwood by the Dees at an exclusive event for Stan’s new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II.

The 28-year-old AFL star told the media that while 2022 was a “difficult” year for the Magpies, he still had a great time with them, adding that his exchange with the Dees left him optimistic about the future. future.

“I am focusing on enjoying the rest of my career in Melbourne. If I can do that, I can be satisfied and that’s really important,” she said.

The Adelaide native said he was in awe of how well Dees’ management looked after their players behind the scenes.

“I am really impressed with Melbourne’s attention to detail, culture of excellence and work ethic. There certainly haven’t been any outs for me this preseason.

Brodie Grundy (pictured) spoke on Thursday about being traded for Collingwood for the Dees at an exclusive event for Stan's new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II.

Brodie Grundy (pictured) spoke on Thursday about being traded for Collingwood for the Dees at an exclusive event for Stan’s new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II.

The 28-year-old AFL star told the media that while 2022 was a 'difficult' year for the Magpies, he still had a great time with them adding that his trade with the Dees left him optimistic about the future.  She is pictured with AFL agent Robbie D'orazio.

The 28-year-old AFL star told the media that while 2022 was a ‘difficult’ year for the Magpies, he still had a great time with them adding that his trade with the Dees left him optimistic about the future. She is pictured with AFL agent Robbie D’orazio.

AFL agent Robbie D’Orazio has been absolutely fantastic. I never thought he would be in this situation, but I have his support and Connors Sports Management has my back.

Brodie led a panel of current AFL players, management and the film crew to discuss Stan’s gripping new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II, giving viewers never-before-seen insight into the turbulent trading period of the AFL.

He was joined by Robbie D’Orazio, Dees trade partner Josh Schache, player-turned-manager David Trotter, player-manager Colin Young and doco director Michael Venables.

Grundy told the audience that his decision to sign with Melbourne was made much easier because of his open and accepting values.

Brodie led a panel of current AFL players, managers and film crew to discuss Stan's gripping new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II, giving viewers never-before-seen insight into the turbulent trading period of the AFL.

Brodie led a panel of current AFL players, managers and film crew to discuss Stan’s gripping new AFL documentary Show Me The Money II, giving viewers never-before-seen insight into the turbulent trading period of the AFL.

“I had some really honest and transparent conversations and learned about Melbourne and what it stands for. It was something that really appealed to me.’

D’Orazio later said that the trade season was particularly difficult for Grundy, whose move to Melbourne deprived him of a chance to win the Collingwood Premiership.

‘Understand that Brodie loves the Magpies. He loves the game and the players and lost the Grand Final in 2018 due to a kick.

'Understand that Brodie loves the Magpies.  He loves the game and the players and lost the Grand Final in 2018 due to a kick.  There are pending issues and trade takes them away

‘Understand that Brodie loves the Magpies. He loves the game and the players and lost the Grand Final in 2018 due to a kick. There are unfinished business and trade takes them away,” said Robbie D’Orazio.

‘There are pending issues and trade takes them away. He will never be a Collingwood Premiership player,” he said.

Show Me The Money II is an eye-opening new behind-the-scenes documentary that uncovers the high-stakes, high-stress plot behind the AFL’s ‘silly season’ trade period, and some of the game’s biggest stars are at the helm. and to the center.

The league’s free agency window stretched from September through early October of last year, with 34 players traded in a frenzy of no-holds-barred deals from the toughest coaches in the game.

It’s all been captured by Stan’s new documentary Show Me The Money II, which followed all the conspiracies, intrigues and conflicts, with full access to the managers and stars in the final ‘Deadline Day’.

The Adelaide native said he was in awe of how well Dees' management look after their players behind the scenes.

The Adelaide native said he was in awe of how well Dees’ management look after their players behind the scenes.

A recently released trailer offers a startling glimpse into how player agents play rough, and their ruthlessness stuns at least one soccer star.

At one point, Robbie D’Orazio of Connors Sports doesn’t hold back when he gives it to an unknown person over the phone.

“So whoever’s telling you, tell them to shut the fuck up or call me,” he says, prompting incredulous Melbourne Demons star Brodie Grundy to comment, “I hope you don’t talk to me like that.”

Show Me The Money II opens on Thursday, February 23 only on Stan.

He was joined by Robbie D'Orazio, Dees trade partner Josh Schache, player-turned-manager David Trotter, player-manager Colin Young and doco director Michael Venables.

He was joined by Robbie D’Orazio, Dees trade partner Josh Schache, player-turned-manager David Trotter, player-manager Colin Young and doco director Michael Venables.

The 'meat market' that is the AFL's business period is exposed in the new documentary, which features player-turned-manager Colin Young (pictured), who is not wrong when he says that negotiations become 'quite brutal'

The ‘meat market’ that is the AFL’s business period is exposed in the new documentary, which features player-turned-manager Colin Young (pictured), who is not wrong when he says that negotiations become ‘quite brutal’